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The Chipping Surgery welcomes new patients and their families.

We have a range of appointments from 7.15 am to 7.45 pm to fit in with your busy lifestyles!

Family planning/Sexual Health - (also available to non registered patients)

The Chipping Surgery welcomes anyone in the county to use our family planning/sexual health appointments. This includes coil and implant fitting and emergency contraception advice. PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE REGISTERED WITH US FOR THIS SERVICE..

Blood Tests

A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

assess your general state of health

confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection

see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning

A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.